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Life Stinks

  • 1991
  • S
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
11K
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Life Stinks (1991)
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Comedy

A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.

  • Director
    • Mel Brooks
  • Writers
    • Mel Brooks
    • Ron Clark
    • Rudy De Luca
  • Stars
    • Mel Brooks
    • Lesley Ann Warren
    • Jeffrey Tambor
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mel Brooks
    • Writers
      • Mel Brooks
      • Ron Clark
      • Rudy De Luca
    • Stars
      • Mel Brooks
      • Lesley Ann Warren
      • Jeffrey Tambor
    • 75User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Jeffrey Tambor in Life Stinks (1991)
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    Mel Brooks and Lesley Ann Warren in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks and Lesley Ann Warren in Life Stinks (1991)
    Howard Morris in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks and Lesley Ann Warren in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks, Lesley Ann Warren, and Teddy Wilson in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks and Jeffrey Tambor in Life Stinks (1991)
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    Mel Brooks
    Mel Brooks
    • Goddard Bolt
    Lesley Ann Warren
    Lesley Ann Warren
    • Molly
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Vance Crasswell
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Pritchard
    Howard Morris
    Howard Morris
    • Sailor
    Rudy De Luca
    Rudy De Luca
    • J. Paul Getty
    Teddy Wilson
    Teddy Wilson
    • Fumes
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Knowles
    Matthew Faison
    Matthew Faison
    • Stevens
    Billy Barty
    Billy Barty
    • Willy
    Brian Thompson
    Brian Thompson
    • Mean Victor
    Raymond O'Connor
    Raymond O'Connor
    • Yo
    Carmine Caridi
    Carmine Caridi
    • Flophouse Owner
    Sammy Shore
    Sammy Shore
    • Reverend at Wedding
    Frank Roman
    • Spanish Interpreter
    Marvin Braverman
    • Dr. Kahahn
    Robert Ridgely
    Robert Ridgely
    • Fergueson
    John Welsh
    • Dodd
    • Director
      • Mel Brooks
    • Writers
      • Mel Brooks
      • Ron Clark
      • Rudy De Luca
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film's original title, "Life Sucks", was changed at the studio's insistence.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene as Bolt reveals his building plans at a meeting, you can distinctly hear the laugh of Jefferey Tambor (Crasswell) twice but he is not shown.
    • Quotes

      J. Paul Getty: Shut up!

      Goddard Bolt: Who are you?

      J. Paul Getty: I'm J. Paul Getty. I was the richest man in the world. You don't see me ranting and raving about it, do you? No! I took my losses!

      Goddard Bolt: What losses?

      J. Paul Getty: During the crash, the clash, the smash!

      Goddard Bolt: Listen to me. You are not J. Paul Getty. You are a pathetic, broken-minded, little bum. In your mind you think you're J. Paul Getty but you're not. Whilst I on the other hand, am Goddard Bolt, a genuine financial giant.

      J. Paul Getty: So am I!

      Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!

      J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!

      Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!

      J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!

      Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!

      J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!

      Goddard Bolt: Wait. Come with me.

      J. Paul Getty: Where we going?

      Goddard Bolt: Over here, let's talk.

      [they move a little down the sidewalk]

      Goddard Bolt: Now look, let's be reasonable.

      J. Paul Getty: O.k.

      Goddard Bolt: There's an enormous difference between us. Even though in your twisted mind, you think you're rich, you're really not. On the other hand, because of my serious understanding of the world of finance, I have amassed six point four billion dollars.

      J. Paul Getty: And I've amassed six point five

      [slaps are exchanged between them with "you didn't, I did" and a small fight happens]

      Goddard Bolt: Look I don't want to hurt you.

      J. Paul Getty: You don't?

      Goddard Bolt: No. It's just that it's important to me that you understand. I guess it doesn't make any difference who's richer. Does it?

      [Bolt starts to leave]

      Goddard Bolt: Well forget about it.

      J. Paul Getty: No. Oh, God thank you. Cause I'm really richer.

      [Bolt then charges at Getty and the police break up the fight]

    • Alternate versions
      Although released with an uncut 12 certificate in UK cinemas, that rating did not exist for home video at the time, meaning VHS releases had to be upgraded to a 15 or cut for a PG. The latter course was chosen for Life Stinks, and one use of strong language was removed to allow the video to carry a PG rating. A home video 12 certificate had been introduced by the time of the DVD release, so it was an uncut 12 certificate.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Doctor/Dutch/Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey/My Father's Glory/My Mother's Castle (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Easy to Love
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    User reviews75

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    8/10
    This was a surprisingly GOOD movie
    This is not the typical Mel Brooks film. It was much less slapstick than most of his movies and actually had a plot that was followable. Leslie Ann Warren made the movie, she is such a fantastic, under-rated actress. There were some moments that could have been fleshed out a bit more, and some scenes that could probably have been cut to make the room to do so, but all in all, this is worth the price to rent and see it. The acting was good overall, Brooks himself did a good job without his characteristic speaking to directly to the audience. Again, Warren was the best actor in the movie, but "Fume" and "Sailor" both played their parts well.
    helpful•18
    4
    • rdcop
    • Apr 15, 2006

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1991 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Livet är en stinkbomb
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles Soap Company - 500 block of Banning St, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(As the party for the Crasswell City groundbreaking. This demolished sight was once The Los Angeles Soap Company. Partially demolished in 1987, then completely by year of filming.)
    • Production companies
      • Brooksfilms
      • MGM-Pathé Communications Co.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,102,526
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,920,215
      • Jul 28, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,102,526
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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